We thank our Italian🇮🇹 Allies for protecting the Baltic skies by shooting down a drone over Lithuania. NATO’s Baltic Air Defence mission works. NATO is a defence Alliance. #WeAreNATO and we are #StrongerTogether . Grazie, Italia.
Uzulnieks scandal, "airBaltic" debts and Kremlin influence agents. "Nothing personal without protocol" https://t.co/UHlwSRH6mr
Following my proposal, it has been decided that starting from 2027, information on procurements carried out by the state and other public institutions must be published regardless of the transaction or contract amount. Transparency helps promote responsible management and reduce the risk of wasteful spending.
From@SlesersAinarsThe only offer of the old Unity for the Saeima elections is AGAINST ŠLESERS😂 Unity together with the Progressives built RailBaltica's 'golden piles', 'golden monsters' at the airport, spent money left and right, and as a result of their actions drove AirBaltic to bankruptcy! The list of these 'achievements' is very long! On October 3, there will be the BANKRUPTCY of the old Unity, because voters will draw a thick red line, leaving the old Unity below 5%❗️
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The Livonian heritage is kept alive by people who care for it. Their work deserves state recognition! ✍🏼 Today I signed a cooperation memorandum for the establishment of the Uļi Kīnkamag award. Together with the State Language Centre, the University of Latvia and its Livonian Institute, we will honour people who have made a lasting contribution to strengthening the Livonian language, culture, identity and rights. The award is named after Uļi Kīnkamag, a defender of Livonian rights. More than a hundred years ago, he stood up for the Livonians at a time when he was imprisoned for his views. Today it is our duty to support those who continue his work. 🏆 The award is planned to be presented every year on the Livonian Heritage Day; the first presentation is planned for 2027, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Livonians are the indigenous people of Latvia and one of the founding nations of our state. Their language and culture must live on in future generations! More: https://t.co/g6i1KsUnNO @_vvc @universitatelv
Linda Matisone receives the new Georgian ambassador in an introductory visit.
Even the Minister of Education herself, Ilze Indriksone, has a critical opinion about the education system in Latvia https://t.co/ZjP9GxuI9p
From@tv24_lvIn the second “Pre-election debates. Battle for Latvia” broadcast, parties that still have to fight for voters' favor to reach the 5% barrier participated, but without sharp exchanges of opinions this time as well. #SIF_MAF2026 https://t.co/gsvj04VM4R
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Logically structured explanation about AB & C11👌
From@IvoButkevicsIs the plan dead, long live the plan? The financially troubled national airline "airBaltic" is turning to the bankruptcy court in America... A sentence that might intuitively not seem successful for a Latvian airline, but actually is. I'll explain. First, an important disclaimer for this comment. I am assessing the situation in the reality of September 2026. I have made television segments, entire podcasts, social media videos, written comments and otherwise covered historical and not-so-distant mistakes by politicians, officials and management in the governance of "airBaltic". Now we are looking at how to play the cards we have in our hands. Whether dealt by fate or ourselves... So yesterday it became known that "airBaltic" will not implement the widely discussed interim financing plan (favor of existing bondholders, a new 257 million short-term loan, first-priority secured collateral, 25% rate, lenders - the vultures of the financial world). Instead, the national airline has begun debt restructuring under the "Chapter 11" procedure under US law. It is planned that the airline will also get 350 million euros of new money, the so-called DIP ("debtor-in-possession") financing. The rate is expected to be around 12%. IPO, DIP, WTF? The financial world likes abbreviations and other shortcuts, so let's deal with terminology. The "Chapter 11" procedure is conceptually quite similar to the legal protection process provided for in Latvian law. Namely, a company in financial difficulty goes to court, says it's in trouble, but also has a plan to deal with it. Creditors also have a say in this process, but during the legal protection period (TAP) they cannot demand bankruptcy of a specific company, which would further result in the sale of assets in parts. Both "Chapter 11" and TAP aim to preserve and save the company. Why choose the US solution? There are several reasons. First, aviation is a global business, contracts are international anyway, and accordingly Latvian norms are not decisive in the relations of the parties already now. Second, among the DIP financiers are names like "Barclays", "Morgan Stanley" and "Oaktree". It is unlikely to get the names of global players by courting them with a TAP document decorated with the seal of some Riga district court. DIP ("debtor-in-possession") provides that the company itself continues to operate, the board and council remain in place. Everything else, however, is under careful court and new creditor oversight. What next? Summing up all the above, this looks like a better option than the previous interim financing plan. The prime minister has already hinted that at least some existing bondholders have been more interested in selling "airBaltic" off piece by piece. The story is far from over. First, it is premature to rejoice that the interim financing plan had a 25% rate, while this newest one is only 12%. The "Chapter 11" procedure itself is notoriously expensive, in fact the most expensive in such comparable situations. Lawyers, consultants on top of consultants, etc. Second, DIP lenders will in any case be first in line for "airBaltic's" assets if something goes wrong. "Barclays", "Hayfin Capital Management", "Morgan Stanley", "Oaktree Capital Management" and "Strategic Value Partners" - none of them are doing charity here. Third, yes, "Chapter 11" currently does not foresee state investment, but exiting this plan will most likely require state investments to retain any say in the airline. Even if only about whether it will continue flying from Riga in the long term. For any investor who might eventually take over "airBaltic" as a result of all this, sentiment about the Latvian airline and Latvian connectivity will be quite far down the list of priorities. Fourth, those responsible like to mention the positive example of SAS with "Chapter 11". That means and guarantees nothing. Ask the US airline "Spirit" how it all just ended with "Chapter 11"...
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The only offer of the old Unity for the Saeima elections is AGAINST ŠLESERS😂 Unity together with the Progressives built RailBaltica's 'golden piles', 'golden monsters' at the airport, spent money left and right, and as a result of their actions drove AirBaltic to bankruptcy! The list of these 'achievements' is very long! On October 3, there will be the BANKRUPTCY of the old Unity, because voters will draw a thick red line, leaving the old Unity below 5%❗️
In Latvia, men's life expectancy is lower than in Mexico. The lowest among @OECD countries. This is a societal cultural issue and what kind of men's lifestyle we consider acceptable. 😑 https://t.co/OYk1Vzi4m5
Latvia 🇱🇻 expresses full solidarity with our ally Denmark 🇩🇰 over Russia’s reckless and escalatory actions in response to a routine overflight. Russia’s aggressive behavior undermines the security of all of Europe. https://t.co/1FvC0LFOaY
From@DanishMFAFM @larsloekke: The Defense Ministry reports that one of the Air Force's helicopters was fired upon with so-called flares during routine photographic coverage of a Russian frigate in the waters off Gedser. This is completely unacceptable. Russia's ambassador has therefore been summoned for a talk about the incident.
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From@rebaltica🗣️ In LSM debates for the diaspora, Ainārs Šlesers (LPV) misled that the Istanbul Convention provides for introducing partnerships. That is not true. 👉🏻 Read about other myths related to the convention: https://t.co/uoq4XutVDe #vēlēšanas2026 https://t.co/H9ad1NEZLt
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From@Latvia_USA🇱🇻 Ambassador to 🇺🇸 Elita Kuzma met with 🇺🇸 Representative Jake Ellzey to discuss Latvia – U.S. cooperation, situation in NATO’s Eastern Flank and shared transatlantic security. 🇱🇻 Ambassador Elita Kuzma underlined appreciation for Congressman Ellzey's dedicated work to help Latvia 🇱🇻 and the Baltic region to become more resilient and secure — partnerships like this help protect our democracies. #StrongerTogether
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From@ArlietasForeign Minister @Braze_Baiba met with Ukrainian state secretaries and reaffirmed Latvia's continued support for Ukraine's EU integration efforts 🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦. The Minister stressed that a strong and professional public administration is the foundation of state resilience and urged officials to continue work on implementing reforms. The quality and pace of reforms will determine further progress in the EU 🇪🇺 process. 📸 Photo: Laura Celmiņa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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From@AtlasDynam1csRaubiško - KustibaPar: A member of the Viņķelis family received 200 hours of community service. Everything you need to know about JV's rot and its political satellites. https://t.co/DojZ8kXOst https://t.co/DUZpXcGuYd
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Latvia calls on the European Union to strengthen its strategic and proactive engagement in the Arctic
From@GDubkevicsWhat awaits public transport passengers if the government does not make a decision on public transport funding? The answer is simple - a reduced route network by 35%, which is unacceptable! Also, ticket prices must be economical and cancelling discounts for vulnerable groups is not supportable! Source: TV24 “National Interests Club”, 12.09.2026.
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From@janisdombravaAlready last week, the Ministry of the Interior did everything and offered to review a comprehensive immigration restriction plan at the September 15 Cabinet meeting. The Prime Minister's promise is to review the immigration restriction plan at the September 22 Cabinet meeting. Let's stick to this promise. Latvia needs to act to close the schemes through which immigrants are legalized in Latvia.
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Anita Brauna and the others humiliating Latvian Radio and Latvian Television are not stepping down - they will destroy historical brands despite promising in the Saeima committee not to do so. Maybe these scoundrels will also call Latvia 'Inclusive Latvia', because 'Latvia' is too nationalist? https://t.co/kb30o5llY4